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2,346 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
51 ft
High Point
-28 ft
Altitude change
7 ft
Altitude min
51 ft
Altitude start
23 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-6.3%
Grade max
7.6%
Grade min
358 ft
Distance climb
820 ft
Distance down
1,142 ft
Distance flat
Eastern Block Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaStaten Island Greenbelt
Staten Island, New York -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Nordic Skiing
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Global Ranking#139603 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #60585 in Trail Running
- #60249 in Hiking
- #16395 in Horseback
- #12456 in Snowshoeing
- #7625 in Nordic Skiing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerNew York City Parks Department
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Eastern Block is a 2,346 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Staten Island New York. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 15 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 1 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 52 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 161 rides
- Last: Jun 23, 2026
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Directions to eastern-block trailhead
(40.574950, -74.161740)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eastern Block
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Where is Eastern Block located?
Eastern Block is located in Staten Island Greenbelt, Staten Island, New York, United States. It is part of the Staten Island Greenbelt trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.57495, -74.16174.
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How hard is Eastern Block?
Eastern Block is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Eastern Block?
Eastern Block has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7 ft to 51 ft.
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Is Eastern Block a point to point trail?
Eastern Block is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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